Visit of Deputy Minister Paweł Bejda to Karlskrona. Will there be a breakthrough in the case of Polish submarines?
On January 28, 2025, an important meeting took place in Karlskrona, Sweden, between the Deputy Minister of National Defence of Poland, Paweł Bejda, and the Deputy Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Sweden, Peter Sandwall. The visit aimed to deepen Polish-Swedish relations, particularly in the field of military and defense cooperation.
politics news29 january 2025 | 09:31 | Source: MON / Gazeta Morska | Prepared by: Kamil Kusier | Print

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The talks focused on military cooperation, the Orka program, equipment modernization, and integrating Polish companies into supply chains.
- We are strengthening the security of the Baltic Sea region - stated Deputy Minister of National Defence Paweł Bejda.
According to the Ministry of National Defence, the meeting in Karlskrona included discussions on the implementation of the program for acquiring new vessels for the Navy (codename Orka), the maintenance and servicing in Poland of military equipment purchased from Sweden. Additionally, the prospects for industrial and defense cooperation were addressed, as well as Sweden's support in integrating Polish companies into supply chains.
Both sides emphasized the strategic importance of geopolitical challenges in the Baltic Sea region. Deputy Minister Paweł Bejda stressed that cooperation with the Swedish partner contributes to building a strong regional alliance.
The meeting in Karlskrona fits into the broader context of building stability and security in the Baltic Sea region. Poland and Sweden, as neighboring countries, share many common interests in the field of security and defense, and their cooperation is becoming increasingly dynamic. The strengthening of relations between Warsaw and Stockholm demonstrates that both sides recognize the importance of joint efforts in the face of growing international tensions.
Deputy Minister Paweł Bejda's visit to Karlskrona concluded with positive declarations from both sides, who announced the continuation of dialogue and the development of joint projects.
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